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Does the Used IT Market Have a Future?

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During the intervening two years, we have entered the “post-PC” era in which laptop and desktop computers are being superseded by tablets, phones and other mobile devices. Citrix cites Gartner Device Shipment Forecasts that find that the business PC market will grow at a rate of about 10% per year for the next few years.

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Is the Used Computer Market Going Away?

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Yet, for many purposes, refurbished equipment presents nonprofits, libraries, and lower-income families with a more affordable alternative to new equipment; one that will do nearly everything that new computers do. Another Gartner study found that export tariffs and high transportation costs tend to restrict secondary PC markets.

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How To Facilitate Effective Virtual Meetings

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Use phone line with audio clarity and stability. Alternately, you can use a process called Gifts and Hooks where participants share what gifts they can bring to create an engaging meeting and what they need to be engaged. Test your technology before the meeting and resolve any technical issues. Find a quiet space to participate.